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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.41, 1,915.97 and 758.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.41, 1,915.97 and 758.94 is: 1,047.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.41 : 1,915.97 = 758.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.41/1,915.97 = 758.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.41x = 1,915.97 × 758.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.41x = 1,454,106.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,106.27/1,388.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.32

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